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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.43, 4,605.26 and 1,509.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.43, 4,605.26 and 1,509.27 is: 2,264.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.43 : 4,605.26 = 1,509.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.43/4,605.26 = 1,509.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.43x = 4,605.26 × 1,509.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.43x = 6,950,580.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,950,580.76/3,069.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.45

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